Provides case study information regarding Dofasco, Inc., Canada’s second largest steel manufacturer. Notes the economic difficulties of the late 1980s and 1990s, brought on by the effects of globalization. Reports how the company perceived equipment reliability as being key to improving product quality, production output, costs and shareholder return. Focuses on the project initiated to research, develop and implement the most advanced maintenance practices and information technologies to achieve maximum equipment reliability. Reports on the successful outcomes of this project.
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